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seeded

Syllabification: (seed·ed)
Pronunciation: /ˈsēdid/
Definition of seeded

adjective

  • 1 [in combination] (of a plant or fruit) having a seed or seeds of a specified kind or number:a single-seeded fruit
  • (of land or an area of ground) having been sown with seed:seeded lawns
  • Heraldry (of a flower) having seeds of a specified tincture.
  • 2(of a fruit or vegetable) having had the seeds removed:seeded, chopped tomatoes
  • 3given the status of seed in a sports tournament:Italy is one of the eight seeded teams

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